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Genomic and geospatial epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Oman: first national insight using whole genome sequencing.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 May 2023
Al-Jardani Amina, Al Yaquobi Fatma, Adikaram Chamila, Al Wahaibi Adil, Al-Balushi Laila, Al-Zadjali Samiya, Al Abri Bader, Al-Thuhli Khalsa, Al-Abri Seif
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OBJECTIVES: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is a global public health issue. Although Oman reduced the burden of tuberculosis (TB) by 85% in under 25 years, the annual incidence rate remains stagnant. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is used to investigate the transmission dynamics of MTB complex. This study aimed to resolve traditional genotype clusters and exploring the geospatial distribution to understand the...
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